Autocraft Bodywerks

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
02/13/24

Autocraft Bodywerks Continues Expansion with Groundbreaking at Fourth Location in Spicewood!


	Photo Caption – From left to right: Asuka Nomura, Partner at Autocraft Bodywerks; Chris Raeder, Principal at Autocraft Bodywerks; John Guan, Partner at Autocraft Bodywerks; Jon M. Smiley, President at iON Constructors; Frank Baker, Project Director at iON Constructors.

Austin, TX – February 13, 2024 – Autocraft Bodywerks, now celebrating 40 years of excellence in automotive collision repair, located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has broken ground on a fourth, full-service location in Spicewood, Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder announced today. Located on 2.4 acres, the 23,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to open in September of 2024, and will offer estimates, bodywork and painting for cars, trucks, and SUVs of all makes and models, including Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid EVs. A date for a grand opening will be announced at a later date.

“Autocraft has proudly served the Austin community since 1984,” Principal Chris Raeder explains, “and we’re excited to announce the expansion of our operations by adding a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Spicewood. Our ultimate goal is to serve a wider area of the surrounding Austin community while continuing to provide our guests with the very best collision repair available. Our Wasson Road location will continue serving Austin and surrounding communities.”

“When fully staffed, our new Spicewood location will have 35 employees. We’re truly excited,” Raeder continues, “to be able to provide our special brand of quality collision repair, using only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts, to more guests with a convenient Spicewood location. We believe Autocraft Bodywerks is the future of collision repair.“

Autocraft Bodywerks, now with locations in South Austin, North Austin, and San Marcos, and coming soon to Spicewood, is a locally owned and operated Austin, Texas based collision repair company that has been restoring Automotive Dreams Since 1984. Autocraft is a Tesla and Rivian Approved Body Shop, with the training and equipment to handle all aspects of collision repairs for these high-tech vehicles. Autocraft is Austin’s premiere I-CAR Gold Class body shop specializing in the repair and restoration of luxury vehicles.

Autocraft Bodywerks combines the latest technology and the most comprehensive training available to repair damaged vehicles and restore them back to the original manufacturer factory specifications for performance and structural integrity. The team of collision repair specialists at Autocraft Bodywerks has years, and in many cases, decades of experience in automotive collision repair. Autocraft Bodywerks is Aluminum Certified and is approved in the repair of both Tesla, Rivian, Ford, and many other luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks uses only OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement parts.

For more information about Autocraft Bodywerks services please call Autocraft Bodywerks South at 512-441-7444, Autocraft Bodywerks North at 737-238-3752, Autocraft Bodywerks San Marcos at 512-214-8696, or visit www.AutocraftBodywerks.com.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
01/11/2023

Autocraft Bodywerks in the news

Austin, TX – January 11, 2023 – Our very own Principal, Chris Raeder, and General Manager at Autocraft Bodywerks North Austin location were interviewed by FOX News 7 for this story about Tesla’s expansion here in Austin.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
02/03/2020

Autocraft Bodywerks Expands Service with New North Austin Location Dedicated 100% to Tesla!

Austin, TX – February 3, 2020 – Autocraft Bodywerks, Austin’s premiere automotive collision repair center located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has opened a second location at 12131 Roxie Drive in North Austin, Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder announced today. The new location will be dedicated exclusively to the repair and restoration of all Tesla models and is now open for estimates, bodywork and painting. According to Principal Chris Raeder, “Our General Manager, Tammie Harper, will manage the new location, possibly making her the first female GM of a body shop dedicated exclusively to Tesla, in the entire country.”

“Autocraft has been serving the Austin community since 1984,” Principal Chris Raeder explains, “and the time has come for us to expand our operations by adding a location in North Austin. What makes our new location unique is that it is dedicated 100% to repairing Tesla vehicles. This expansion will increase our capacity and allow us to shorten our delivery time while continuing to provide our customers with the very best collision repair available. Our Wasson Road location will continue the repair and restoration of Tesla, Lexus, Acura, Honda and all vehicle brands in Austin and surrounding communities, just as we have for 35 years.”

“We’re truly excited,” explains Autocraft Bodywerks General Manager Tammie Harper, "to be able to provide Tesla owners throughout Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Georgetown with a Tesla Approved Body Shop that is dedicated exclusively to the repair of their Tesla. Our new, state-of-the-art facility has been designed and equipped specifically for Tesla using our special brand of quality collision repair, using only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts. This will be exciting news for Tesla owners throughout our region.”

Autocraft Bodywerks, now with locations in South Austin and North Austin, is a locally owned and operated Austin, Texas collision repair business that has been restoring Automotive Dreams Since 1984. Autocraft is a Tesla Approved Body Shop, with the training and equipment, including 14,000 square feet of dedicated aluminum repair facilities (South and North locations combined), to handle all aspects of Tesla collision repairs. In addition, the shop is a Lexus Authorized Collision Center. As a ProFirst Certified shop, certified by American Honda, Autocraft Bodywerks is qualified to repair all Acura and Honda vehicles to the highest standards. Autocraft is the premiere I-CAR Gold Class Austin based body shop specializing in the repair and restoration of luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks combines the latest technology and the most comprehensive training available to repair damaged vehicles and restore them to the original manufacturer specifications for performance and structural integrity. Autocraft is also Certified by Assured Performance to repair Infiniti vehicles. The team of collision repair specialists at Autocraft Bodywerks has years, and in many cases, decades of experience in automotive collision repair. Autocraft Bodywerks is Aluminum Certified and is approved in the repair of both Lexus, Tesla, Acura, Infiniti, Fiat, and Alpha Romeo luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks uses only OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement parts and our South Austin location services all makes and models specializing in luxury vehicles including Tesla, Lexus, Acura, Honda, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Land Rover, Jaguar and more. Autocraft Bodywerks proudly supports the South Austin Pregnancy Resource Center, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Relevant Radio and the Regents School of Austin. For more information about Autocraft Bodywerks services please call Autocraft Bodywerks South at 512-441-7444, Autocraft Bodywerks North (Tesla Only) at 737-238-3752, or visit www.AutocraftBodywerks.com.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
06/08/18

Autocraft Bodywerks to Host June 14 Ribbon Cutting With Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce!

Austin, TX – June 8, 2018 – Autocraft Bodywerks, Austin’s premiere automotive collision repair center located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, will host a Ribbon Cutting event on Thursday, June 14 from 12 to 1pm, with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce to celebrate 34 years of operation in Austin, Autocraft General Manager Tammie Harper announced today. There will also be a Groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of construction on a new “Green” building project scheduled to start soon.

“Autocraft has been serving the Austin community since 1984,” Principal Chris Raeder explains, “and we felt the time was right for celebrating that legacy and for letting the community know about our growth plans for the future. We’re excited to be starting construction on a brand new “Green” energy efficient Guest Reception Center at our Wasson Road location, which will greatly enhance the guest experience. We truly appreciate our partnership with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and look forward to working with the Chamber as we continue to expand operations.”

According to Autocraft Bodywerks General Manager Tammie Harper, "We’re very excited about our growth and truly believe our new Guest Reception Center will serve as a shining example of how business development in Austin can beautify the community and inspire others to build “Green” energy efficient commercial projects."

Autocraft Bodywerks, Autocraft Bodywerks is a locally owned and operated Austin, Texas collision repair business that has been restoring Automotive Dreams Since 1984. Autocraft is a Lexus Authorized Collision Center, with the training and equipment to handle all aspects of Lexus collision repairs. In addition, the shop is a Tesla Approved Body Shop, with all of the required training and equipment, including a dedicated 4,000 sq. ft. aluminum repair facility. As a ProFirst Certified shop, certified by American Honda, Autocraft Bodywerks is qualified to repair all Acura and Honda vehicles to the highest standards. Autocraft is the premiere I-CAR Gold Class Austin based body shop specializing in the repair and restoration of luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks combines the latest technology and the most comprehensive training available to repair damaged vehicles and restore them to the original manufacturer specifications for performance and structural integrity. Autocraft is also Certified by Assured Performance to repair Infiniti vehicles. The team of collision repair specialists at Autocraft Bodywerks has years, and in many cases, decades of experience in automotive collision repair. Autocraft Bodywerks is Aluminum Certified and is approved in the repair of both Lexus, Tesla, Acura, Infiniti, Fiat, and Alpha Romeo luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks uses only OEM replacement parts and services all makes and models specializing in luxury vehicles including Lexus, Tesla, Acura, Honda, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Land Rover, Jaguar and more. Autocraft Bodywerks proudly supports the Tomorrow’s Child Foundation, the Center for Child Protection, the South Austin Pregnancy Resource Center, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Relevant Radio and the Regents School of Austin. For more information about Autocraft Bodywerks services please call 512-441-7444 or visit www.AutocraftBodywerks.com.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
10/17/17

FenderBender Selects Autocraft Bodywerks' Principal Chris Raeder as 2017 Executive Award Winner!

Austin, TX – October 17th, 2017 – Chris Raeder, Principal at Autocraft Bodywerks, Austin’s premiere automotive collision repair center located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has been selected by FenderBender Magazine to receive the magazine’s coveted 2017 Executive Award, Autocraft General Manager Tammie Harper announced today. After purchasing the business in 2014, Raeder, who has a Ph.D. in engineering, used the team management and organizational skills he gained from his 20 years in the manufacturing, production and technology industry to dramatically grow sales while cultivating a welcoming, highly productive team culture, a key element in Raeder’s mission for the business.

Chris travelled to the FenderBender annual conference in September to receive his award and was featured prominently in the September issue of FenderBender Magazine’s online and hard copy editions distributed to 37,000 collision repair shops nationwide. You can find Chris’ article here.

In addition to running his operation, Chris strongly supports giving back to the community. His shop now donates $10 from every vehicle repaired to the Tomorrow’s Child Foundation in cooperation with the Center for Child Protection. In addition, Autocraft proudly supports the South Austin Pregnancy Resource Center, St. John Neumann Catholic Church and Relevant Radio. Raeder hopes to expand his list of charities in the near future.

According to Autocraft Bodywerks General Manager Tammie Harper, "We’re all extremely proud of Chris’ achievement. He’s not someone who seeks this kind of attention but given what he’s accomplished with Autocraft Bodywerks in 3 short years, this honor from FenderBender is well deserved. It’s also exciting to think that other shops may benefit from the example Chris has set here at Autocraft."

“I’m grateful and honored,” says Chris, “to receive this recognition from within our industry. It gives me great pride to be a part of the positive changes that are reshaping the collision repair business for the 21st Century.”

Autocraft Bodywerks, Autocraft Bodywerks is a locally owned and operated Austin, Texas collision repair business that has been restoring Automotive Dreams Since 1984. As a ProFirst Certified shop, certified by American Honda, Autocraft Bodywerks is qualified to repair all Acura and Honda vehicles to the highest standards. As the premiere I-CAR Gold Class Austin based body shop specializing in the repair and restoration of luxury vehicles Autocraft Bodywerks combines the latest technology and the most comprehensive training available to repair damaged vehicles and restore them to the original manufacturer specifications for performance and structural integrity. Autocraft is also Certified by Assured Performance to repair Infiniti vehicles. The team of collision repair specialists at Autocraft Bodywerks has years, and in many cases, decades of experience in automotive collision repair. Autocraft Bodywerks is Aluminum Certified and is approved in the repair of both Lexus, Tesla and Acura luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks uses only OEM replacement parts and services all makes and models specializing in luxury vehicles including Lexus, Tesla, Acura, Honda, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Land Rover, Jaguar and more. Autocraft Bodywerks proudly supports the Tomorrow’s Child Foundation in cooperation with the Center for Child Protection, the South Austin Pregnancy Resource Center, St. John Neumann Catholic Church and Relevant Radio. For more information about Autocraft Bodywerks services please call 512-441-7444 or visit www.AutocraftBodywerks.com.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
3/10/17

AUTOCRAFT BODYWERKS EARNS OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION AND PRESTIGIOUS TOP AUTOMAKER RECOGNITION

Austin, TX – March 3, 2017 – Autocraft Bodywerks, Austin’s premiere automotive collision repair center located at 5411Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has been officially Certified by Assured Performance, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facility necessary to repair the participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer's specifications, Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder has announced today. In achieving their Certification, Autocraft Bodywerks is now an integral part of the most advanced repair capable and efficient auto body repair network in the world. Adding to their credentials, Autocraft Bodywerks is officially recognized by Assured Performance, FCA, GM, and Infiniti.

To become Certified and officially recognized by the various Automakers, Autocraft Bodywerks passed the rigorous Certification process essential to help ensure a proper and safe repair of the new generation of advanced vehicles. Less than 5 percent of body shops across the nation are able to meet the stringent requirements to become officially Certified and recognized. The Certified network is made up exclusively of best-in-class collision repair businesses that have met or exceeded the stringent requirements of the Certification program.

According to Autocraft Bodywerks Principal, Chris Raeder, "This certification supports our reputation for superior customer service serving our community. We are your neighbors and friends, so it is important to provide our customers with the peace of mind that their vehicles are being repaired correctly by highly trained professionals that care about them."

The Certification criteria is based upon auto manufacturer requirements. These are critical to ensure the vehicle fit, finish, durability, value and safety following an accident. As new model vehicles are being introduced that use light weight high strength materials and advanced technology, a proper repair according to manufacturer specification is even more important than ever to ensure the passenger safety and proper performance of the vehicle. Auto manufacturers want to ensure that consumers have the option of Certified Collision Repair wherever they live, work, or travel.

"Consumers need the confidence and peace of mind to know their vehicle is repaired by a shop that has what it takes to ensure the vehicle safety. Autocraft Bodywerks is officially a Collision Care Provider™," said Scott Biggs, CEO of Assured Performance Collision Care™. "They represent the standard by which all other body shops are measured."

About Assured Performance Collision Care™: Assured Performance Collision Care™ is a non-profit consumer advocacy organization specializing in the automotive collision repair market segment. Assured Performance works with the top automakers to identify, audit and promote collision repair providers that meet best-in-class business standards and the manufacturer's requirements. Consumers can go to: www.CollisionCare.org or www.autobodylocator.com to find a list of Collision Repair Providers.

Autocraft Bodywerks, Autocraft Bodywerks is an Austin, Texas collision repair business that has been restoring Automotive Dreams Since 1984. As a ProFirst Certified shop, certified by American Honda, Autocraft Bodywerks is qualified to repair all Acura and Honda vehicles to the highest standards. As the premiere I-CAR Gold Class Austin based body shop specializing in the repair and restoration of luxury vehicles Autocraft Bodywerks combines the latest technology and the most comprehensive training available to repair damaged vehicles and restore them to the original manufacturer specifications for performance and structural integrity. The team of collision repair specialists at Autocraft Bodywerks has years, and in many cases, decades of experience in automotive collision repair. Autocraft Bodywerks, an I-CAR Gold Class Professional Collision Repair facility, is Aluminum Certified and is approved in the repair of both Lexus, Tesla and Acura luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks uses only OEM replacement parts and services all makes and models specializing in luxury vehicles including Lexus, Tesla, Acura, Honda, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Land Rover, Jaguar and more. Autocraft Bodywerks proudly supports the Austin based Center for Child Protection and the South Austin Pregnancy Resource Center. For more information about Autocraft Bodywerks services please call 512-441-7444 or visit www.AutocraftBodywerks.com.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
1/17/17

AUTOCRAFT BODYWERKS NOW PROFIRST® CERTIFIED BY AMERICAN HONDA TO REPAIR ACURA AND HONDA VEHICLES!

Austin, TX – January 17, 2017 – Autocraft Bodywerks, Austin’s premiere automotive collision repair center located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has been certified by American Honda as a ProFirst Certified collision repair facility, American Honda’s standard for training for complete and safe repair of Acura and Honda vehicles, Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder has announced today.

ProFirst Certified shops are required by American Honda to have the technicians involved in collision repair of Acura or Honda vehicles complete training that is specific to their roles. Continuing education is required each year for the business to remain ProFirst Certified.

“Autocraft Bodywerks is proud to receive the ProFirst Certified designation from American Honda,” said Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder. “Our dedicated team of collision repair specialists is committed to repairing and restoring every Acura and Honda vehicle brought to our facility back to original manufacturer standards. Being ProFirst Certified by American Honda is a recognition of our deep commitment to professionalism and to the safety of our customers.”

Autocraft Bodywerks, Autocraft Bodywerks is an Austin, Texas collision repair business that has been restoring Automotive Dreams Since 1984. As a ProFirst Certified shop, certified by American Honda, Autocraft Bodywerks is qualified to repair all Acura and Honda vehicles to the highest standards. As the premiere I-CAR Gold Class Austin based body shop specializing in the repair and restoration of luxury vehicles Autocraft Bodywerks combines the latest technology and the most comprehensive training available to repair damaged vehicles and restore them to the original manufacturer specifications for performance and structural integrity. The team of collision repair specialists at Autocraft Bodywerks has years, and in many cases, decades of experience in automotive collision repair. Autocraft Bodywerks, an I-CAR Gold Class Professional Collision Repair facility, is Aluminum Certified and is approved in the repair of both Lexus, Tesla and Acura luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks uses only OEM replacement parts and services all makes and models specializing in luxury vehicles including Lexus, Tesla, Acura, Honda, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Land Rover, Jaguar and more. Autocraft Bodywerks proudly supports the Austin based Center for Child Protection and the South Austin Pregnancy Resource Center. For more information about Autocraft Bodywerks services please call 512-441-7444 or visit www.AutocraftBodywerks.com.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
10/25/16

AUTOCRAFT BODYWERKS COMPLETES EXPANSION OF ITS DEDICATED ALUMINUM REPAIR FACILITY

Austin, TX – October 25, 2016 – Autocraft Bodywerks, Austin’s premiere automotive collision repair center located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has just completed expansion of the company’s dedicated aluminum repair facility to 3,000 square feet, owner Chris Raeder has announced. The expansion will allow Autocraft to increase capacity and reduce the completion cycle for luxury vehicles that use aluminum structural elements and body panels.

“Luxury vehicle manufacturers are using more aluminum than even,” according to Chris Raeder, “and with the recent expansion of our dedicated aluminum repair facility we can repair more of these vehicles in less time than ever before. Aluminum repair is highly specialized and cannot be conducted in the same facility where steel repairs and welding are being done. Our state-of-the-art 3,000 square foot facility is the largest of its kind in the state and one of the largest in the country.”

“Autocraft Bodywerks is an I-CAR Gold Class® collision repair business,” says General Manager Tammie Harper, “which places us in the top 10% of collision repair shops nationwide and means that our technicians are trained in the proper repair techniques and procedures that contribute to the complete and safe repair and restoration of every vehicle we take in. When it comes to repairing luxury vehicles made with any aluminum structural elements or body panels, Autocraft Bodywerks is absolutely the best choice for owners who want their vehicle returned to showroom condition.”

Autocraft Bodywerks, Autocraft Bodywerks is an Austin, Texas collision repair business that has been restoring Automotive Dreams Since 1984. As the premiere I-CAR Gold Class Austin based body shop specializing in the repair and restoration of luxury vehicles Autocraft Bodywerks combines the latest technology and the most comprehensive training available to repair damaged vehicles and restore them to the original manufacturer specifications for performance and structural integrity. The team of collision repair specialists at Autocraft Bodywerks has years, and in many cases, decades of experience in automotive collision repair. Autocraft Bodywerks, an I-CAR Gold Class Professional Collision Repair facility, is Aluminum Certified and is approved in the repair of both Lexus, Tesla and Acura luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks uses only OEM replacement parts and services all makes and models specializing in luxury vehicles including Lexus, Tesla, Acura, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Land Rover, Jaguar and more. Autocraft Bodywerks proudly supports the Austin based Center for Child Protection. For more information about Autocraft Bodywerks services please call 512-441-7444 or visit www.AutocraftBodywerks.com.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
9/13/16

AUTOCRAFT BODYWERKS ACHIEVES GOLD CLASS® STATUS!
The Collision Repair Industry’s Highest Training Recognition

Austin, TX – September 13, 2016 – Autocraft Bodywerks, Austin’s premiere automotive collision repair center located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has achieved of Gold Class status, the industry standard for training that contributes to complete and safe repairs, Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder has announced today. Only 10 percent of collision repair businesses currently meet the rigorous training requirements necessary to earn the Gold Class designation.

Gold Class shops are required to have every technician involved in collision repair take training that is specific to their roles. They must continue with ongoing training each year for the business to maintain its Gold Class recognition, including classes in new technology.

Today’s vehicles are increasingly sophisticated devices featuring an ever-growing number of components, parts and advanced lightweight materials. The constant introduction of new vehicle technologies can result in repair procedures changing significantly from year to year, making current repair knowledge critical for the achievement of complete, safe and quality repairs.

“Autocraft Bodywerks is honored to be a named a Gold Class collision repair facility,” said Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder. “We are proud of our commitment to training because it is also a symbol of our commitment to professionalism and to the safety of our customers.”

Autocraft Bodywerks, Autocraft Bodywerks is an Austin, Texas collision repair business that has been restoring Automotive Dreams Since 1984. As the premiere I-CAR Gold Class Austin based body shop specializing in the repair and restoration of luxury vehicles Autocraft Bodywerks combines the latest technology and the most comprehensive training available to repair damaged vehicles and restore them to the original manufacturer specifications for performance and structural integrity. The team of collision repair specialists at Autocraft Bodywerks has years, and in many cases, decades of experience in automotive collision repair. Autocraft Bodywerks, an I-CAR Gold Class Professional Collision Repair facility, is Aluminum Certified and is approved in the repair of both Lexus, Tesla and Acura luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks uses only OEM replacement parts and services all makes and models specializing in luxury vehicles including Lexus, Tesla, Acura, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Land Rover, Jaguar and more. Autocraft Bodywerks proudly supports the Austin based Center for Child Protection. For more information about Autocraft Bodywerks services please call 512-441-7444 or visit www.AutocraftBodywerks.com.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
7/19/16

Autocraft Bodywerks Promotes Austin Local Tammie Harper to General Manager

Austin, TX – July 19, 2016 – Autocraft Bodywerks, Austin’s premiere automotive collision repair center located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has promoted Austin native Tammie Harper as the company’s General Manager, Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder has announced. Her responsibilities as GM include managing the company’s day-to-day operations, hiring and training staff, maintaining and adding critical certifications and expanding OEM relationships.

“Tammie has been a tremendous asset to the company,” according to Chris Raeder, “and as GM she will be better positioned to apply her 21 years of experience to the task of taking our business to the next level. I’m very proud of our team and with Tammie as our General Manager I have confidence in our ability to continue delivering superior collision repair to the residents of Austin and surrounding communities.”

“I’ve been around the automotive industry most of my life, “ Says Tammie, “and I feel so blessed to be working with Chris and our amazing team of collision repair professionals. I truly believe that Autocraft Bodywerks is the best collision repair facility in Austin, especially when it comes to repairing and restoring luxury vehicles to showroom condition.”

Autocraft Bodywerks, Autocraft Bodywerks is an Austin, Texas collision repair business that has been restoring Automotive Dreams Since 1984. As the premiere Austin based body shop specializing in the repair and restoration of luxury vehicles Autocraft Bodywerks combines the latest technology and the most comprehensive training available to repair damaged vehicles and restore them to the original manufacturer specifications for performance and structural integrity. The team of collision repair specialists at Autocraft Bodywerks has years, and in many cases, decades of experience in automotive collision repair. Autocraft Bodywerks, an I-CAR Gold Class Professional Collision Repair facility, is Aluminum Certified and is approved in the repair of both Lexus, Tesla and Acura luxury vehicles. Autocraft Bodywerks uses only OEM replacement parts and services all makes and models specializing in luxury vehicles including Lexus, Tesla, Acura, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Land Rover, Jaguar and more. Autocraft Bodywerks proudly supports the Austin based Center for Child Protection. For more information about Autocraft Bodywerks services please call 512-441-7444 or visit www.AutocraftBodywerks.com.